Non-humanoid robots, let’s call them, are on the contrary extremely useful. We must keep a close watch on where these humanoid robots may lead us… Even our little pets at home are likely smarter, more intimate, and more unpredictable than any robotic pet, exemplified by the new Xiaomi CyberDog. There was a Black Mirror episode called, “Be Right Back.” This science fiction scenario very nicely illustrates what a robot is, how we interact with it, and the huge gaps between an artificial device and a real living being. Why do we have such devices? People are demanding and paying for them. Doctor David Levy is well-known for his book, Love and Sex with Robots, and the conference he runs under the same name. There are a few academics researching this area. The best example of this when it comes to the humanoid robot market are, unfortunately, are dolls designed for sexual fulfilment i.e., sex robots. Markets evolve based on the demand of the people. We treat delivery people almost like non-human delivery robots, the same with cashiers, or call centre agents. A strange and even dangerous story, not limited to science fiction, but already in real life. Why would we “reinvent the wheel” in the first place, only to make the wheel look like us, with all our human limitations?ĭesigning and engineering humanoid robots are great for developing sensors, actuators, joints, computer vision, fast reactions, balancing, etc. Humanoid robots, especially if we try to make them look like humans, may be enslaved by us for various purposes, most of them not very meaningful or valuable. A welding or painting robotic arm is fulfilling an especially important job, otherwise to be carried out by people, inhaling toxic gases and heavy duties.įor those among us who have watched Westworld, you know exactly what I mean. An AGV (Autonomous guided vehicle) is doing a certain job. Let’s consider the forklift as a notable example. ![]() All these can be performed by special-design equipment, such as forklifts, automated warehouses, lifts, even wheelbarrows or trucks…Ī robot’s purpose should be to deliver a certain function and a resulting value. We are carrying weight, our arms and legs are on a fixed hinge-system, we run fast or slow depending on our biology, we reach high depending on our diverse abilities, etc. So, the question is, why would humans want to design robots in their likeness? Humans are extremely limited in our capabilities. Can we know the possibilities beyond that? Only time will tell… ![]() And don’t forget the funny (but ever so advanced) Sophia by Hanson Robotics, expert in facial impressions. Such robots make us think a lot about daily life use cases. ![]() Leaving us in suspense as to what is the exact purpose of this development, we will have to wait and see.īoston Dynamics, arguably the most advanced robotics company on the planet, was recently acquired by Hyundai. This week Elon Musk announced the plans to build a humanoid robot – the “Tesla Bot,”.
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